Marcella Wright

"Marcella Wright" IRON MOUNTAIN - Marcella Marie Wright, 81, of Moon Lake, Iron Mountain, died Sunday, Aug. 1, 2004, after a short illness. Mrs. Wright was born on Sept. 22, 1922, in Montreal, Canada. She was the daughter of the late Loretta and Raoul Riel. She moved to Kingsford at five years of age and lived the remainder of her life in Kingsford and Iron Mountain. Mrs. Wright graduated from Kingsford High School class of 1942. She married Orville G. Wright on March 12, 1945. He preceded her in death on June 17, 1987. Her past employment included Western Union in Detroit during World War II and J.C. Penney after moving back to Iron Mountain. She and Orville enjoyed ice skating most of their married life and were actively involved in local ice shows. She was an avid homemaker who enjoyed baking, sewing and the beauty of nature. She had a great love of her family and her Lord. She was blessed to enjoy living most of her life at Moon Lake among her friends. Her energy and positive attitude will be greatly missed by her friends and family. Her faith, belief and unconditional love of each of her children and grandchildren will be treasured in their hearts forever. Mrs. Wright leaves her daughter, Marcia (Dale) Tortelli of Appleton, Wis.; a son, Bruce (Shirley) Wright of Brunswick, Ga.; one sister, Shirley (Robert) Collins of Chicago Heights, Ill.; one brother, James (Grete) Riel of Menominee Falls, Wis.; four grandchildren, Bruce (Christina) Martin-Wright, Christopher (Shayna) Wright, Marnie (Eric) Bowen, and Kristie (Joshua) Engle; four great-grandchildren, Seth Martin-Wright, Samuel Bowen and Emma and Sophia Engle; and several nieces and nephews. Marcella was preceded in death by her brother, Lionel Riel; and two sisters, Carol Siebert and Rita Eighinger. Visitation will be held today from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home. A prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home and 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church. Fr. Raymond Valerio will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be at Cemetery Park. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Marcella Wright online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Marcella Wright

August 1, 1923 - August 1, 2004